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Sutter County committee backs $470,165 Proposition 36 behavioral health deal

Sutter County committee backs $470,165 Proposition 36 behavioral health deal

The county’s Health and Welfare Committee recommended a subrecipient agreement with Sierra Health Foundation to help administer Proposition 36 implementation work for Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health, along with a related FY 2026-27 budget increase.

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Live Oak agenda would reopen Gann-limit math after auditor found error

Live Oak agenda would reopen Gann-limit math after auditor found error

Council is set to consider revised appropriations-limit resolutions for two fiscal years after RAMS flagged an error in the original FY 2025-26 calculation.

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Sutter County committee backs Newel contract extension through year-end

Sutter County committee backs Newel contract extension through year-end

The Health and Welfare Committee is recommending a first amendment that would extend Dr. Gail Newel’s temporary health officer coverage through Dec. 31, 2026 and raise the contract cap to $160,000.

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Live Oak council to weigh nuisance-code rewrite with new citation fees and appeals

Live Oak council to weigh nuisance-code rewrite with new citation fees and appeals

The Aug. 19 hearing would replace the city’s nuisance abatement chapter and repeal Chapter 14, adding a more detailed enforcement process and fee schedule.

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Sutter County planners advance Holt warehouse amendment for board review

Sutter County planners advance Holt warehouse amendment for board review

The Planning Commission packet shows a 130,219-square-foot warehouse project at 7234 Pacific Ave moving forward with reduced parking, right-of-way dedication and other conditions before supervisors take final action.

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Yuba County sheriff says 40 Flock ALPR cameras are deployed, with two not in use

Yuba County sheriff says 40 Flock ALPR cameras are deployed, with two not in use

An Aug. 11 presentation to county supervisors laid out the system’s footprint and described California SB 34 guardrails on the license plate cameras.

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Yuba Water Agency to consider extending emergency contracting for Colgate Penstock repairs

Yuba Water Agency to consider extending emergency contracting for Colgate Penstock repairs

The Aug. 18 board agenda says repairs are still underway and staff wants emergency contracting authority to continue, though the packet does not give a cost or finish date.

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Yuba City agenda puts Sam Brannan Park closure and $265,000 remediation transfer before council

Yuba City agenda puts Sam Brannan Park closure and $265,000 remediation transfer before council

The special meeting agenda calls for a Sept. 1 closure of Sam Brannan Park and up to $265,000 in budget transfers for remediation and improvements.

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Sutter supervisors back Willow Glen expansion with $300,000 Yuba County match, up to $850,000 MOU

Sutter supervisors back Willow Glen expansion with $300,000 Yuba County match, up to $850,000 MOU

The board’s July 14 actions add county money and a separate agreement for the 16-bed social rehabilitation facility project, alongside a $550,000 behavioral health budget increase and $600,000 in state funds.

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Yuba Water board approves $1 million bridge loan for Reclamation District 817

Yuba Water board approves $1 million bridge loan for Reclamation District 817

The agency authorized short-term cash flow for a pipe replacement project and directed staff to file the related CEQA notice as a responsible agency.

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Sutter County committee backs $13,000 vaccine refrigerator replacement

Sutter County committee backs $13,000 vaccine refrigerator replacement

A Health and Welfare Committee item would replace a failing immunization refrigerator with Medi-Cal Administrative Activities revenue funds and no General Fund impact.

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Sutter County supervisors to consider November sales tax ballot measure

Sutter County supervisors to consider November sales tax ballot measure

The July 28 agenda includes a resolution that would place a countywide retail transactions and use tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

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Sutter County agenda tees up possible November sales tax measure

Sutter County agenda tees up possible November sales tax measure

A July 28 supervisors agenda shows County Administrator Steven M. Smith scheduled to seek a resolution placing a countywide retail transactions and use tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

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Wheatland council rejects all sewer pipeline bids and orders project rebid

Wheatland council rejects all sewer pipeline bids and orders project rebid

The council formally reset the Regional Sewer Pipeline Project after funding assumptions changed, directing staff to redraw the scope and seek new bids.

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YCUSD board to consider California Learning Academy charter petition

YCUSD board to consider California Learning Academy charter petition

The Yuba City Unified School District board’s July 28 agenda includes a decision point on whether to approve or deny the CALA Charter Petition.

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Yuba City council set to approve two-year labor deal with Local 1 that adds PTO and standby pay

Yuba City council set to approve two-year labor deal with Local 1 that adds PTO and standby pay

The July 21 agenda includes a successor labor agreement with Public Employees’ Union, Local 1/AFSCME 57, along with changes to paid time off, standby pay and medical contribution terms.

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Sutter County water district budget shows $594,985 plan amid structural deficit

Sutter County water district budget shows $594,985 plan amid structural deficit

Staff say Water Works District No. 1’s current rates do not cover operating costs, and the board is set to return June 23 for final adoption.

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Wheatland council to consider scrapping sewer pipeline bids and rebidding project

Wheatland council to consider scrapping sewer pipeline bids and rebidding project

City staff says the project needs an altered scope after funding changes tied to Yuba Water Agency’s withdrawal.

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Yuba Water board waives member-unit rate hike amid Colgate Penstock recovery work

Yuba Water board waives member-unit rate hike amid Colgate Penstock recovery work

The board unanimously waived the annual 2.5% surface-water increase for member units at the same July 7 meeting where it extended emergency contracting for Colgate Penstock repairs.

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Sutter County panel approves Lennar amenity center for Latitude Margaritaville community

Sutter County panel approves Lennar amenity center for Latitude Margaritaville community

The June 17 approval clears the way for a restaurant-bar, fitness center, pools and event space at Lakeside at Sutter Pointe Phase 1.

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Sutter County approves Munger Family Vineyard permit amendment

Sutter County approves Munger Family Vineyard permit amendment

The Planning Commission signed off on revised conditions for the Sutter winery, allowing expanded events and classes and changes to parking, signage and operating-hour rules.

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Yuba Water board to weigh $1 million cash-flow loan for Reclamation District 817 pipe project

Yuba Water board to weigh $1 million cash-flow loan for Reclamation District 817 pipe project

The July 21 agenda would let Yuba Water bridge reimbursement delays on a DWR-funded drainage pipe replacement near Dry Creek.

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Sutter County supervisors approve Willow Glen expansion funding, Yuba County match

Sutter County supervisors approve Willow Glen expansion funding, Yuba County match

The board signed off on a $300,000 Yuba County match and an MOU worth up to $850,000 tied to the Willow Glen Care Center expansion, along with a $550,000 behavioral health budget increase backed by restricted fund balance.

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Sutter County agenda tees up $300,000 local match and up to $850,000 more for Willow Glen behavioral health expansion

Sutter County agenda tees up $300,000 local match and up to $850,000 more for Willow Glen behavioral health expansion

Supervisors are set to consider two Willow Glen Care Center funding items tied to the same 16-bed social rehabilitation facility project, including a local match agreement and a budget increase backed by restricted fund balances.

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